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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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